FS 89 CONDUCTS BATTALION F/F RESCUE DRILL
On Saturday, March 4, the members of Fire Station 89 "B" Platoon presented an OUTSTANDING drill on Firefighter Safety and Self-Rescue. Based on actual incidents where firfighters had lost their lives at incidents the drill consisted of a classroom session with Powerpoint slides as well as a Practical session consisting of demonstrations as well as actual participation by our members.
The membes of FS 89 built all of the props that were utilized during the drill. Faced with a short timeline, much of the construction was done in inclement weather and many of the members worked on the project off duty. Every effort was made to make this an excellent opportunity for participants to improve their job knowledge and safety.
Apparatus Operator Rob Curtis took hundreds of photos that were used in the Powerpoint Presentation to illustrate step by step safety and rescue evolutions. Evolutions included:
Rescue of a downed F/F from a confined space below a small window (Denver Incident)
Rescue of a F/F who has partially fallen through a roof
Rescue of a F/F who has become trapped or down in a basement (conscious and unconscious)
Self-Rescue for a F/F from an above ground window (Ladder Bail)
Several solutions were presented for each scenario and participants were able to practice on each prop, often suggesting additional solutions.
Members of Battalion 17 also attended the drill. Everyone who had the chance to be there had very positive comments that ranged from ""Great drill - I learned alot" to "That was the best drill I've ever been involved with".
Battalion 14 and FS 89 have a limited number of CDs with the Powerpoint Presentation....you can request one by clicking on the "Chief Williams" link at the right of this page.
*Note Once again the Division 3 "B" Commander, A/C Rick Garcia, demonstrated to the troops that Firefighter Safety is his # 1 concern by being one of the first to display his skills in the Ladder Bail. This is what earns trust and loyalty.
89s we salute you!
